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* Seaplane – an aircraft that can operate on water
* Seaplane – an aircraft that can operate on water
* Tailwheel – an aircraft with a centerline landing gear behind the main landing gear
* Tailwheel – an aircraft with a centerline landing gear behind the main landing gear
* Type rating/letter of authorization – an aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or greater{{efn|Again, a there are other aircraft, for example, jets, that require a type rating, but are not present at the museum.}}{{efn|A letter of authorization is identical to a type rating, but applies to experimental, rather than standard category aircraft.}}
* Type rating/letter of authorization – an aircraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or greater{{efn|Again, a there are other aircraft, for example, jets, that require a type rating, but are rare in World War II aircraft.}}{{efn|A letter of authorization is identical to a type rating, but applies to experimental, rather than standard category aircraft.}}


The following table is presented in lieu of a detailed explanation of the requirements for each airplane:
The following table is presented in lieu of a detailed explanation of the requirements for each airplane:

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